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Hakuhodo DY HoldingsTSE:2433 +2.41%77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:2433 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,122.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 695 Media - Diversified companies, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks worse than 54.68% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2433'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 1.35 Max: 2.06
Current: 1.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hakuhodo DY Holdings was 2.06. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 1.35.
TSE:2433's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 54.68% of 695
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs TSE:2433: 1.95
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:2433 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hakuhodo DY Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.99 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hakuhodo DY Holdings. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.17 to 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #380 out of 695 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hakuhodo DY Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.99 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 2.06. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 0.99 is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #380 out of 695 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hakuhodo DY Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hakuhodo DY Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hakuhodo DY Holdings ranks #380 out of 695 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hakuhodo DY Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' value of 0.99 is 39.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hakuhodo DY Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.17 to 2.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Hakuhodo DY Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.64, based on 695 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.99 is 39.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hakuhodo DY Holdings. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hakuhodo DY Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,122.64, compared to a current price of 円1,360.50 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 39.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.64. Hakuhodo DY Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hakuhodo DY Holdings (TSE:2433) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hakuhodo DY Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,360.50 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,122.64.
GuruFocus considers Hakuhodo DY Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2433:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.99 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: 円1,122.64 vs. price of 円1,360.50 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#380 of 695)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hakuhodo is the second-largest advertising agency in Japan, and one of the oldest advertising agencies, founded in 1895. Over the years, Hakuhodo has acquired many international companies, and overseas revenue currently accounts for 15% of total sales.
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